Podcast

Finally I'm back for another post! haha.. Been very busy at work and grabbing whatever little time left I have for Project Flexas, you guys really have to forgive me! :P

Well, the topic for today, is about Podcast. For those non-tech-savvy people, you can follow this link here to read up more about it.

Personally, though I've heard of podcast a few years back, I've not found any purpose to follow the craze (that's the usual me, I dint want to blog in the first place! Check out my first post!). Well, as always, things change. Rather, I change. :D

All thanks to iTunes. :) I was playing around as usual, sorting out my library, and out of nowhere curiosity just welled up from within.

mmm... heard of podcast for so long, might as well check it out now and see what it offers..

What followed was...





BOOM! BANG! WHOOSH! SWIRL!!
SPIN....
SPIN...
SPIN..
SPIN.
SPIN





Ok I admit a lil' exaggeration over there. :D I was swept away at the number of podcasting channels that I can subscribe to! It's like an information super radio that archives all past episodes, and they're all neatly stored just like a hypermarket! Not to mention that this hypermarket offers them at no charge! :P

It was a fair trade off. Within that few hours that I lost sleep over with, what I gained were days that did not have a single dull moment. On the trip to work, back home, even when I'm back home, podcasts empower me with weekly church sermons, enrich me with technology and software tricks and tips, and finally update me with current affairs.

Here is the list of podcast that I subscribe to at the moment:

Christian Faith

• Holy Trinity Brompton Sunday Talks
• Hillsong Church - Brian Houston
• Mars Hill Bible Church
• Worship Central Podcast

Technology

• Adobe Creative Suite Video Podcast
• boagworld.com: Web Design Podcast
• Digital Planet
• Stuff Mag's Podcast
• The Flex Show
• PittMFUG Podcast
• Mike Chambers on Apollo

News

• Today

Of course there's much more that I want to subscribe to, just need to clear some space from my computer or get a new external hard drive. :P

At the moment, I own a 1st gen 2GB ipod nano (left). It has been a faithful companion to me throughout my army days and is still serving me very well.

Unfortunately, technology caught up and it seems the time has come to start thinking about a new ipod which is able to play video podcast, with more space to play with. :P I've uncovered so many video podcast channels that I just want to be able to update myself with, wherever I go!

Still considering between an ipod nano or ipod. So please kind readers, LEAVE A COMMENT! Let me know which would you personally like and if not too much of a trouble, why. No prizes though. :P

Thanks in advance!

Of course, I'm not a heartless person. hehe.. My ipod nano, my faithful servant. You're still gonna be around me wherever I go. I still love the fact that you're cool, you're black, you've a red jog dial, you're small and I have no qualms to put you in my pocket, and last but not least, you shine in the dark. :D

The Super Hero Quiz

Your results:
You are Spider-Man

Spider-Man ---------------- 80% The Flash --------------- 75% Hulk --------------- 75% Green Lantern ------------- 65% Superman ------------- 65% Robin ------------ 60% Iron Man ----------- 55% Wonder Woman ---------- 50% Catwoman ---------- 50% Supergirl -------- 40% Batman ------ 30%

You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.

Which Superhero are you?

About FlashGurus

After using twitter for a while, my network of friends has grown quite considerably. A lot (if not all.. haha) of them are actually flashgurus that I've admired and aspired to be. Ahh... how twitter has allowed me a peek into their lives!

For the benefit of those who have no idea what's a flashguru, here's some definitions:
Flash - Adobe Flash is a software for creating rich, interactive content for digital, web, and mobile platforms.
Guru - a leader in a particular field

In my own definition, a flashguru is someone who is just like anybody in the world, having 24 hours a day, but focuses his/her time in constant research and development. He/she keeps up with the latest technologies, building experimental softwares that increases his/her skill set and knowledge base. Yet, he/she still enjoys life, hanging and chilling out, and also spending time with his/her loved ones.

Flashguru, is a person who had a dream, using his/her passion as a driving force, works hard towards realising that ultimate goal, and finally receives recognition after years of constant labour.

I have that dream. :)

Good Friday 2007

Have you ever wondered why Good Friday is named "Good", when it is the day that Jesus died for us?

Our Church's Pastor gave a good explanation to us during the service today. I find the need to share with all my faithful readers. :)

He was broken so we may be complete.
He was inflicted so we may be healed.
He was carried our sins so we may be righteous.
He died so we may live.

God sent His only Son to die for us on this day, so that we may be saved through Him, and have a righteous, complete, healthy life where the devil has no control over us.

According to Rev. Kenneth W. Collins,

we call it Good Friday, as in English, we are confessing the Christian hope that no tragedy—not even death—can overwhelm God’s providence, love, and grace.

For all that Jesus had done for us, shouldn't it be a Good Friday?

Sandy (3D) wins 2007 Flash Goddess Award Runner Up!

This is huge! HUGE! HUGER!! HUGEST!!!

I'm not exaggerating.

Flash Goddess Award is an international award sponsored by FITC (Flash In The Can), designed to recognize, promote, and reward talented, yet not quite discovered, women designers/developers working in the Flash industry.

Personally, I have no idea how BIG this event was. hahaha... well.. no surprise. I've been a sua ku (mountain tortoise aka anything-also-dunno) for a very long, considering I wasn't doing anything purposeful while serving my NS. Many thanks to Arul for his short introduction of the importance of this event. :)

Though I dint win the award myself, I'm certainly extremely very happy for 3D. She had worked hard to have come this far, and now, my advice for her will be that she'll have to work even harder!

Yo 3D! Read that? Must jia you oh! You're already a recognised Flash Goddess! *winkZ*

Here are some relevant links:
Award Winning Site: www.sandeestar.com
3D's blog post about winning the award

Well for me, I'm waiting for the Flash God Award. hahaha...

Imagini Visual DNA

3D just showed me this nice personality test website, called Imagini Visual DNA, just a while ago. I must say that it was pretty accurate.

Mmm.. but oh well, I don't really find it surprising though. I already know all about me, so I don't really need the system to tell me more about me. haha.. it was just a matter of entering my input, and they build the output from there!

BUT BUT BUT still~~ accurate for me. hahaha... better say this if not next time 3D no longer sends me any nonsense. haha.. feels like I'm poking myself right about... here? :P Well, at least they are clever to build this widget that I can put it here, so for all those who don't know much about me, can read from here. :)

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Here's the extended info! They dint allow me to copy and paste the text, so I typed them all out! Nothing can stop me k? :P

• Non-highlighted materials are accurate.
• Very accurate ones are green.
• Not accurate ones are red!

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Personality: Mood
Dreamer
You're a bit of a romantic and like to get back to basics. The expanse of the wilderness is inspiring and you like landscapes that make you feel calm. When it comes to art, you have a traditional eye. You are passionate about history and skills that have been around for centuries, you believe truly great art stands the test of time. As for music, it's the soundtrack to your world. It gives you focus, and concentration - you might find it hard to switch off. Your choice of treat shows you love being a little bit naughty. Being good all the time is a bore. You've got a good sense of fun and maybe an infectious giggle.

Personality: Fun
Escape Artist
Oh - insatiable! Your thirst for affection never drops. You've got a high sex drive and appetite for lurve. For kicks, you're definitely competitive and easily hooked... You like the discipline of honing your skills and getting really good at something. You tend to stamp your foot when things don't quite go your way! When it comes to holidays, you reckon they should always be indulgent - a very special treat and a chance to recharge your batteries in luxurious surroundings as well as spending quality time with family and friends. What grosses you out? You favour the natural look and can't stand a pumped and plumped, plastic appearance.

Personality: Habits
New Wave Puritan
Even if you have a healthy approach to life, you still have your little vices that keep you going. It is all part of the routine, you're a creature of habit. Your choice of drink shows that on the whole you care about your health and make sure you're putting the right stuff in. As for the home, you have very cool and contemporary taste. It's not just about function - your environment has to be as stylish as you are.

Personality: Love
Love Bug
You're a real romantic and a bit of a dreamer. OK, life may not be a movie, but what's wrong with thinking it is? When you think of freedom, you think of love. The comfort of being loved makes you feel free with your thoughts and words - you're a love bug.

Singapore Certified Experienced Driver

Yeah I finally got certified! hahaha!

Well, of course that's easy~ haha.. to be Singapore Certified Noob Driver was tougher, as I remembered on 3 Apr 2006, was the fateful day that I took my driving test. So much anxiety over the stupid test. :P

Getting Singapore Certified Experienced Driver was simply a maturity of time. wahahaha.. we just had to stay off accidents, and don't break any traffic rules. Even if we break any rules, just don't get caught. haha... even if we do get caught, just don't get an accumulative of minus 13 points in a single year, which is the limit for a Certified Noob Driver.

Now that I'm a Certified Experienced Driver, I have 24 points to spend! Of course, it spans over 2 years now. boooooo.. In many ways though, it's still slightly better. :)

Mum! We can take the stupid looking triangle plate off our car already!